2022 – Постдокторски истражувач, Институт за фармација, Медицински Универзитет Парацелзус, Салцбург, Австрија.

Истражување: Улогата на дихидрохалконите и нивните деривати во третманот на хепатоцелуларен карцином, како и диференциран карцином на тироидната жлезда.

2016, докторирала хемиско инженерство на Факултетот за хемија и хемиско инженерство на Универзитетот во Марибор, Словенија.

Истражување: олеорезини од лута црвена пиперка-екстракција и апликација.

2011, магистрирала на Технолошко-металуршки факултет, Универзитет “Св. Кирил и Методиј”, Скопје, звање магистер на технички науки.

Магистерска теза: Добивање на олеорезини од лута црвена пиперка.

2007, дипломирала на Технолошко-металуршки факултет, Универзитет “Св. Кирил и Методиј”, Скопје, звање дипломиран инженер технолог.

Дипломска теза: Дизајнирање на раздвојувачки регулатор при мултиваријабилна IMC регулација.

2008 – 2010, организатор во производство на чаеви и зачини, АЛКАЛОИД АД Скопје

2009 – 2012 проект менаџер, Развој на инфраструктура за квалитет и регулатива за контрола на безбедноста на храната во Југоисточна Европа- Македонија, Агенција за храна и ветеринарство, Скопје

2011, помлад асистент на Технолошко-металуршки факултет, Универзитет Св. Кирил и Методиј, Скопје

2014, асистент на на Технолошко-металуршки факултет, Универзитет Св. Кирил и Методиј, Скопје

2017, доцент на Технолошко-металуршки факултет, Универзитет Св. Кирил и Методиј, Скопје

2020- 2022 В.Д. Продекан за настана на Технолошко-металуршкиот факултет.

2022 – денес Вонреден професор на Технолошко-металуршкиот факултет.

University of Dortmund, INFU, DAAD

• 9 – 16 July 2006, GS-MS Application, Novi Sad, Serbia

• 27 August – 03 September 2006, GS and UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Skopje, R. Macedonia

• 03 – 10 September 2006, X-Rays and Raman Spectroscopy Application Sofia, Bulgaria

• Alumni meeting, 24-25 November, 2007, Novi Sad, Serbia

• 19-26 July, Instrumental Analysis, 2009, Maribor, Slovenia

• Alumni meeting, 15-18 September, 2011, Novi Sad, Serbia

• Alumni meeting, 6-8 September 2013, Novi Sad, Serbia

Summer schools, University of Dresden, DAAD

• ISS, Plant-derived polyphenols as drug leads, 04-10 October 2015,

Dresden, Germany

• Study visit of National Food Agency and Veterinary Institute, 17-21 September 2012, Uppsala, Stockholm, Sweden

University of Darmstadt, Germany

• 30.06 – 18.07 2013, Live Long Learning, Hight Pressure Technologies

Study visit of University of Maribor, Slovenia

• 20 May-04 June 2013; 15-30 September 2013; 10-24 November 2013; 05-17 May 2014; 03-19 September 2014; 03-08 November 2014; 07-27 March 2015; 29 February-19 March 2016, 06 April 2016

Study Visit to Weitz Centre for Sustainable Development, Faculty for Agriculture Rehovot, Israel

• 21 April – 16 May 2018, Weitz Centre for Sustainable development and faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot, Israel.

• Visit of the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot

• Participating in Agritech 20108 in Tel Aviv.

Study visit to the University of Alicante, Faculty of Science

• 08-21.10.2018 in the Laboratory for waste

• Training visit for Calorimetric bomb and determination of nutrition value of wild oregano. Analysis of TGA and SEM microscopy.

ERASMUS+, University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and          Chemical engineering, Slovenia, -stuff mobility, 21-2 June 2021.

Технологија на биополимери

Храна и исхрана

Изолација и прочистување на биопродукти

Фармацевска технологија

Усни излагања

1.J. Klopceska, V. Rafajlovska, Opredeluvawe sodrzina na kafein i katehini vo caevi od pretstavnici na familijata Camellia Sinensis, VII Kongres po cista i primeneta hemija na studentite od Makedonija (so megjunarodno ucestvo), Skopje, 8-10 oktomvri, 2009, 42-43.

2.5th Congress of pharmacy in Macedonia – orgal presentation, 21-25.09.2011

3.J. Klopceska, V. Rafajlovska, R. Slaveska-Raicki, Optimization of hot red pepper extraction using response surface methodology, 5th Alumni Meeting of International Summer Schools Novi Sad, Novi Sad, September 15th-18th, 2011, 32.

Предавач по покана

• HORECA Frandeers 2018, 19-22 October 2018, Gent, Belgium.

• title: New techniques in the experimental kitchen.

• Israeli embassy – Skopje, 03-05.12.2018,

• tittle: How Israel changed my life.

• Trainer for Training for packaging, title: New trends in ECO and recycling packaging, 30.10.2018, Skopje, Macedonia.

• Opening ceremony at Israeli week of contemporary movie, 04.12.2018

• Tittle: woman in science

Opening speech to the XIV Students’ Congress of SCTM, 30.09.2021, Skopje,

Macedonia.

Okruzenje.net – column about food and nutrition in Macedonia, 13.10.2021.

http://okruzenje.net/hronika-okruzenja/jana-klopcevska-skoplje-kako- jedemo/

STEM girls – podcast under umbrella of Macedonia 2025 and Government of S. Macedonia, 13.10.2021.

Influence of the STEM project -Europe House – Skopje

influencer    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOD6MeIC2xw, 29.11.2021, Skopje, Macedonia

STEM girls, Balkan Influence, 10.2022 –

NATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE REPUBLIC

OF NORTH MACEDONIA, third session of Working group V – Environment (Chapter 27) – “Waste polluter or a resource? How to improve the implementation of Law on Waste Management in Republic of North Macedonia” USAID, 12.12.2021, online session.

Original scientific article

1.            Hrnčić Knez M., Cör D., Simonovska J., Knez Ž., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Extraction techniques and analytical methods for characterization of active compounds in Origanum species. Molecules, 25(20):4735-4757 (2020). DOI:10.3390/molecules25204735, IF=3.267 

2.           Popovska O., Simonovska J., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Preparation of ketoconazole liposomes with ultrasonic and injection method using vegetable oils. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-IJPER, 54(4): 946-953 (2020). DOI: 10.5530/ijper.54.x.x, IF=0.425

3.           Srbinoska M., Kavrakovski Z., Rafajlovska V. and Simonovska J. Determined and declared nicotine content in refill liquids for electronic cigarettes marketed in North Macedonia. Arh. Hig. Rada Toksikol., 70: 130-133 (2019). DOI:10.2478/aiht-2019-70-3191, IF=1.727

4.           Simonovska M.J., Yancheva Y.D., Mikhova P.B., Momchilova M.S., Knez F. Ž., Primožić J.M., Kavrakovski S.Z. and Rafajlovska Gj.V. Characterization of extracts from red hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Bulg. Chem. Commun., 51(1): 103-112 (2019). IF=0.28  

5.            Filipović V., Filipović J., Simonovska J. and Rafajlovska V.  Effect of sesame flour and eggs on technology and nutritive quality of spelt pasta. J. Serb. Chem. Soc. 82(1o): 1097-1109 (2017). IF = 0.97

6.       Simonovska J., Škerget M., Knez Ž., Srbinoska M., Kavrakovski Z., Grozdanov A. and Rafajlovska V. Physicochemical characterization and bioactive compounds of stalk from hot fruits of Capsicum annuum L. Maced. J. Chem. Chem. Eng. 35(2): 199-208 (2016). IF=0.400

7.        Popovska O., Simonovska J., Trajkoska-Bojadziska E., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. An injection method for preparation of liposomes as ketoconazole carriers. Maced. Pharm. Bull. 62(suppl.): 391-392 (2016). DOAJ, EBSCO

8.       Simonovska J., Popovska O., Trajkoska-Bojadziska E., Knez Ž., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Influence of the particle size at oleoresin extraction from red hot pepper. Maced. Pharm. Bull. 62(suppl.): 395-396 (2016). DOAJ, EBSCO

9.       Trajkoska-Bojadziska E., Simonovska J., Popovska O., Knez Ž., Kavrakovski Z., Bauer B. and Rafajlovska V. Development of nanoemulsion formulations of wild oregano essential oil using low energy methods. Maced. Pharm. Bull. 62(suppl.): 397-398 (2016). DOAJ, EBSCO

10.     Simonovska J., Yancheva D., Mikhova B., Knez Ž., Primožič M., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Spectral analysis of extracts from red hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Maced. Pharm. Bull. 62(suppl.): 491-492 (2016). DOAJ, EBSCO

11.      Simonovska J., Rafajlovska V., Kavrakovski Z. and Srbinoska M. Nutritional and bioactive compounds in hot fruits of Capsicum annum L. from Macedonia. Maced. J. Chem. Chem. Eng., 33(1): 95-102 (2014). IF=0.310

12.     Popovska O., Simonovska J., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. An overview: Methods for preparation and characterization of liposomes as drug delivery systems. Int. J. Pharm. Phytopharmacol. Res., 3(3): 182-189 (2013). IF=0.7826, EBSCO

13.     Rafajlovska V., Kavrakovski Z., Simonovska J. and Srbinoska M. Determination of protein and mineral contents in stinging nettle. Quality of Life, 4(1-2): 26-30 (2013). EBSCO

14.        Rafajlovska V., Slaveska-Raicki R., Klopcevska J. and Srbinoska M. Chapter 6: Extraction of Oleoresin from Pungent Red Paprika Under Different Conditions in Mass Transfer in Chemical Engineering Processes, edited Jozef Markoš, InTech, 2011, pp. 111-132 (ISBN 978-953-307-619-5).

15.        Karakasova Lj., Stefanoski A., Rafajlovska V. and Klopceska J. Technological characteristics of some apple cultivars. Acta Hort., 825: 559-564 (2009).

16.        Rafajlovska V., Slaveska-Raicki R., Koleva-Gudeva L. and Klopceska J. Spice paprika oleoresin extraction under different conditions involving acetone and ethanol. J. Food Agric. Environ. (JFAE), 5(2): 65-69 (2007). (IF=0.23)

B. Published scientific conference contribution.

1.          Klopchevska J., Chadikovski A., Kavrakovski Z., Srbinoska M., Rafajlovska V., Evaluation of solvent efficiency for extraction of bioactive curcuminoids from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), Macedonian pharmaceutical bulletin, 68 (Suppl 2) 75 – 76 (2022), Online ISSN 1857 – 8969, DOI: 10.33320/maced.pharm.bull.2022.68.04.032

2.         Srbinoska M., Klopchevska J., Chadikovski A., Kavrakovski Z., Rafajlovska V., Total polyphenols, and flavonoids in Macedonian Oriental tobacco. Macedonian pharmaceutical bulletin, 68 (Suppl 2) 79 – 80 (2022) Online ISSN 1857 – 8969, DOI: 10.33320/maced.pharm.bull.2022.68.04.034

3.           Simonovska J., Temkov M., Mojsova S., Dimitrovski D., Rafajlovska V. and Velickova E. Influence of the chitosan coating type on the cow’s yellow cheese storage stability. 9^th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 3-5 October 2018, Zagreb, Croatia, pp. 65–69.

4.           Karova I., Velickova E., Simonovska J., Winkelhausen E., Temkov M. and Rafajlovska V. Texture and appearance of industrially produced cow’s beaten cheese. 4^th International Congress of Food Technology, Quality and Safety, FECH2018, 23-25 October 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia, pp. 469-473.

5.        Simonovska J., Cör D., Knez Ž. and Rafajlovska V. Seed oil from red hot pepper formulated in nanoemulsions. FoodTech2016, 25-27 October, 2016, Novi Sad, Serbia, pp. 218-223. ISBN 978-86-7994-050-0.

6.       Temkov M., Simonovska J., Dimitrovski D., Mojsova S., Rafajlovska V. and Velickova E. Properties of alginate-based edible films incorporated with capsicum oleoresin. FoodTech2016, 25-27 October 2016, Novi Sad, Serbia, pp. 128-134. ISBN 978-86-7994-050-0.

7.            Rafajlovska V., Sinadinović-Fišer S., Srbinoska M., Klopceska J. and Borota O. Extraction of lycopene tomato oleoresin. 7th International Congress of Food Technologists Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, 20-23 September 2011, Opatija, Croatia, pp. 228-234.

C. Published scientific conference contribution abstract

1.        Simonovska Ј., Srbinoska M., Bojadziska-Trajkoska Е., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Nutritional and bioactive compounds in the wild oregano (Origanum minutiflorum). Green Room Sessions 2018 International GEA (Geo Eco-Eco Agro) Conference, 2018 November 1–3; Podgorica, Montenegro, pp. 105.

2.       Srbinoska M., Simonovska Ј., Bojadziska–Trajkoska Е., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Extraction of total phenolic compounds from unfermented tobacco by using different solvents. Green Room Sessions 2018 International GEA (Geo Eco-Eco Agro) Conference, 2018 November 1–3; Podgorica, Montenegro, pp. 103.

3.       Simonovska J., Velickova E., Grozdanov A., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Extraction of wild oregano with different particle size. 25^th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2018 September 19–22; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, BFT P-10, pp. 213.

4.       Karova I., Velickova E., Simonovska J., Winkelhausen E. and Rafajlovska V. Industrial production of beaten cheese with propionic bacteria. 25^th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2018 September 19–22; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, BFT P-9, pp. 212.

5.        Srbinoska M., Simonovska Ј., Bojadziska-Trajkoska Е., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Еffect of solvent composition on extraction of total flavonoids from unfermented tobacco. 25^th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2018 September 19–22; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, OBPC P-31, pp. 81.

6.       Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Simonovska J., Srbinoska M., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Effects of particle size and solid to liquid phase ratio on the yield and composition of the essential oil from the wild oregano. 25^th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2018 September 19–22; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, OBPC P-30, pp. 80.

7.        Chadikovski A., Dimitrovski D., Simonovska J. and Rafajlovska V. Development of procedure for production of lactose-free whey products. 3^rd International Symposium for Agriculture and Food-ISAF 2017, 2017 October 18-20; Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, pp. 183.

8.       Boskov K., Simonovska J., Tasev K., Rafajlovska V. and Petkov M. Oil content in the seed of wine grape varieties in the Republic of Macedonia. 3^rd International Symposium for Agriculture and Food-ISAF 2017, 2017 October 18-20; Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, pp. 422.

9.       Chadikovski A., Simonovska J., Dimitrovski D. and Rafajlovska V. Development of technology for production of lactose free whey cheese. XII Students’ Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologist of Macedonia, 2017 October 12-14; Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, pp. 4. 

10.     Mihajlov R., Simonovska J., Mihajlov D. and Rafajlovska V. Influence of transglutaminase on the quality of white-brined cheese. XII Students’ Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologist of Macedonia, 2017 October 12-14; Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, pp. 11. 

11.      Jovanovska T., Simonovska J., Grozdanov A., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. UV-VIS and FTIR spectroscopy used to fingerprint components of wild oregano. XII Students’ Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologist of Macedonia, 2017 October 12-14; Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, pp. 12. 

12.     Simonovska J., Knez Ž., Srbinoska M., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Influence of solvent type at extraction of wild oregano (Oregano minutiflorum). International Symposium on medical, aromatic and dye plants, 2017 October 5-7; Malatya, Turkey, pp. 428. 

13.     Simonovska J., Grozdanov A., Knez Ž., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Physicochemical characterization of wild oregano (Oregano minutiflorum) cultivated in the Republic of Macedonia. International Symposium on medical, aromatic and dye plants, 2017 October 5-7; Malatya, Turkey, pp. 545. 

14.     Temkov M., Simonovska J., Rafajlovska V. and Velickova E. Quality control of yogurt and sour cream during transport and market storage. Food-3 International Conference, 2017 March 23-25; Sofia, Bulgaria, Food 3-51, pp. 52.

15.     Simonovska J., Temkov M., Velickova E. and Rafajlovska V. Quality characteristics of ewe’s beaten cheese. Food-3 International Conference, 2017 March 23-25; Sofia, Bulgaria, Food 3-50, pp. 51.

16.     Srbinoska M., Rafajlovska V., Radojičić V., Simonovska J. and Djulančić N. The possibility of using oriental tobacco stalks as lignocellulosic material. 52^nd Croatian and 12^th International Symposium on Agriculture, 2017 February 12-17; Dubrovnik, Croatia, pp. 49.

17.     Simonovska J., Temкov M., Dimitrovski D., Velickova E. and Rafajlovska V. Influence of salting process on the beaten cheese quality. FoodTech 2016, 2016 October 25-27; Novi Sad, Serbia, pp. 166.

18.     Mojsova S., Simonovska J., Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Knez Ž. and Rafajlovska V. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from wild oregano. 24^th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2016 September 11-14; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, MPCE 023, pp. 227.

19.     Simonovska J., Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Knez Ž., Gamse T., Sinadinović-Fišer S., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Extraction of wild oregano with supercritical carbon dioxide. 24^th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2016 September 11-14; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, MPCE 024, pp. 228.

20.    Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Simonovska J., Knez Ž., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Antioxidant activity of essential oils from wild oregano. 24^th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2016 September 11-14; Republic of Macedonia, MPCE 025, pp. 229.

21.     Simonovska J., Rafajlovska V., Knez Ž., Primožić M., Sinadinović-Fišer S. and Kavrakovski Z. Extraction of oil from red hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.) seed. 13^th Euro Feed Lipid Congress, 2015 September 27-30; Florence, Italy, PROC-021, pp. 414.

22.    Simonovska J., Popovska O., Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Kavkarkovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Development and validation of an UV spectrophotometric method for the determination of total phenolic compounds in the red hot chilli pepper. International Eurasia Pharmacy Congress, 2015 September 3-7; Erzincan, Turkey, PR-22, pp. 67-68.

23.    Simonovska J., Popovska O., Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Kavkarkovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Development and validation of an UV spectrophotometric method for the determination of capsaicin in the red hot chilli pepper. International Eurasia Pharmacy Congress, 2015 September 3-7; Erzincan, Turkey, PR-21, pp. 66-67.

24.    Popovska O., Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Simonovska J., Kavkarkovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Formulation and evaluation of ketoconazole liposomes using injection method. International Eurasia Pharmacy Congress, 2015 September 3-7; Erzincan, Turkey, PR-20, pp. 65-66.

25.    Bojadziska-Trajkoska E., Simonovska J., Popovska O., Kavkarkovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Development of nanoemulsion formulation of wild oregano essential oil. International Eurasia Pharmacy Congress, 2015 September 3-7; Erzincan, Turkey, PR-15, pp. 59-60.

26.    Simonovska J., Knez Ž., Primožić M., Sinadinović-Fišer S. and Rafajlovska V. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of stalk from red hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.). International Conference on Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 2015 July 20-22; Paris, France, pp. 192.

27.     Simonovska J., Temkov M., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Content of caffeine and polyphenols in green and black tea formulations, Third International Congress on Cocoa Coffe and Tea, 2015 June 22-24; Aveiro, Portugal, P.FC.41, CD-ROM.

28.    Temkov M., Simonovska J., Rafajlovska V. and Velickova E. Mechanical and optical properties of sodium based alginate edible films modified with cocoa butter, Third International Congress on Cocoa Coffe and Tea, 2015 June 22-24; Aveiro, Portugal, F.FT.01, CD-ROM.

29.    Temkov M., Simonovska J., Velickova E. and Rafajlovska V. Identification of counterfeit of whole grain bread, II National Scientific Food Conference, New Bulgarian University in Sofia, 2015 March 20; Sofia, Bulgaria, FQ 11, pp. 48. 

30.    Simonovska J., Temkov M., Velickova E. and Rafajlovska V. Influence on quality of process parameters on stirred yogurt, II National Scientific Food Conference, New Bulgarian University in Sofia, 2015 March 20; Sofia, Bulgaria, FQ 12, pp. 49.

31.     Srbinoska M., Krsteska V., Simonovska J., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Evaluation of tobacco stems as lignocellulosic material. Natural Resources Green Technology and Sustainable Development, 2014 November 26-28; Zagreb, Croatia, DP3, pp. 114.

32.    Simonovska J., Krsteska V., Knez Ž., Srbinoska M., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Application of hot red pepper fruit extracts for control of green peach aphid on tobacco. 23^rd Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2014 October 8-11; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, EN 029, pp. 139.

33.   Simonovska J., Knez Ž, Primožič M., Srbinoska M., Kavrakovski Z., Petreska M. and  Rafajlovska V. Influence of particle size at supercritical CO2 extraction of hot red pepper pericarp. 23^rd Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2014 October 8-11; Ohrid, Republic of  Macedonia, CE 006, pp. 89.

34.    Popovska O., Simonovska J., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. TLC method for simultaneous determination of seven chlorophenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides in ground water. 22^nd International Symposium for High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography, 2014 July 2-5; Lyon, France,  P-110, pp. 178.

35.    Simonovska J., Popovska O., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Simultaneous determination of sudan dyes (I‐IV) in spices by TLC. 22^nd International Symposium for High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography, 2014 July 2-5; Lyon, France, P-25, pp. 93.

36.    Mishikj A., Simonovska J., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Influence of working parameters on the extraction of capsaicinoids and colours from pericarp of hot red pepper. 10^th Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry of Students from Macedonia (with international participation), 2013 October 17-19; Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, oral presentation, pp. 48.

37.     Jovanov A., Simonovska J., Rafajlovska V. and Raicki-Slaveska R. Chemical composition of royal jelly. 6^th Alumni Meeting of International Summer Schools, 6th AM ISs 2013, 2013 September 6-8; Novi Sad, Serbia, oral presentation, pp. 36.

38.    Mishikj A., Simonovska J., Rafajlovska V. and Kavrakovski Z. Ultrasound extraction of pericarp from hot red pepper. 6^th Alumni Meeting of International Summer Schools, 6^th AM ISs 2013, 2013 September 6-8; Novi Sad, Serbia, oral presentation, pp. 30.

39.    Simonovska J., Rafajlovska V., Kavrakovski Z. and Srbinoska M. Extraction of capsaicin from placenta of hot red pepper. 6^th Alumni Meeting of International Summer Schools, 6^th AM ISs 2013, 2013 September 6-8; Novi Sad, Serbia, oral presentation, pp. 23

40.    Simonovska J., Srbinovska M., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Determination of capsaicin and

41.     Simonovska J., Srbinoska M., Kavrakovski Z. and Rafajlovska V. Red hot pepper source of biologically active components. International Symposium for Agriculture and Food, XXXVII Faculty-Economy Meeting, IV Macedonian Symposium for Viticulture and Wine production, VII Symposium for Vegetable and Flower Production, 2012 December  12-14; Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, pp. 197. 

42.    Rafajlovska V., Slaveska-Raicki R., Simonovska J. and Chortosheva S. The use of design of experiments and response surface analysis in chlorophylls extraction from stinging nettle. 22^nd Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia with international participation, 2012 September 5-9; Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, pp. 317.

43.    Rafajlovska V., Sinadinović-Fišer S., Simonovska J. and Borota O. Treatment of stinging nettle leaves with alcalase. International Conference on Science and Technique in the Agri-Food Business- ICOSTAF, 2012 June 7; Szeged, Hungary, pp. 26.  

44.    Klopceska J., Rafajlovska V. and Slaveska-Raicki R. Optimization of hot red pepper extraction using response surface methodology. 5^th Alumni Meeting of International Summer Schools Novi Sad, 2011 September 15-18; Novi Sad, Serbia, oral presentation, pp.32.

45.    Dimova V., Rafajlovska V., Klopceska J. and Dimitrovski D. Solvent effects on the ultraviolet absorption spectra of the extracted capsanthin from hot red paprika. 8th Symposium “Novel Technologies and Economic Development, 2009  October 23-24; Leskovac, Serbia, HI-11/CHE-11, pp. 138.

46.    Rafajlovska V., Klopceska J., Dimova V. and Dimitrovski D. Influence of organic solvents on the quantity of capsaicin and carotenoids extracted from hot red paprika. 8^th Symposium “Novel Technologies and Economic Development, 2009 October 23-24; Leskovac, Serbia, HI-10/CHE-10, pp. 137.

47.     Klopcevska J. and Rafajlovska V. Determination of caffeine and catechin from Camellia Sinensis. 8^th Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry for the Students of Macedonia (with international participation), 2009 October 8-10; Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, oral presentation, pp. 42-43.

48.    Klopceska J., Rafajlovska V., Slaveska-Raicki R. and Srbinoska M. Extraction of carotenoids and capsaicinoids from hot spicy paprika under different conditions. 5^th Black Sea Basin Conference of Analytical Chemistry, 2009 September 23-26; Fatsa-Ordu, Turkey, PPIII-26, pp. 209.

49.    Rafajlovska V., Klopceska J., Srbinoska M. and Slaveska-Raicki R. Ultrasound-assisted extraction of capsaicinoids and carotenoids from hot red pepper. 5^th Black Sea Basin Conference of Analytical Chemistry, 2009 September 23-26; Fatsa-Ordu, Turkey, PPIII-23, pp. 206.

50.    Rafajlovska V., Klopceska J., Slaveska-Raički R. and Srbinoska M. Extraction of capsainoids and carotenoids from hot paprika using maceration technique. 6^th Aegean Analytical Chemistry Days, 2008 October 9-12; Denizli, Turkey, PPII-102, pp. 349.

51.     Klopceska J., Rafajlovska V., Slaveska-Raicki L. and Koleva-Gudeva L., Oleoresin extraction from spice paprika, International Symposium on Organic Chemistry, 2006 December 9-12; Sofia, Bulgaria, pp. 67.

Development of protocols for and guidelines for sensory analysis -project manager, January 2022.

 IAEA – Application of Ionization Irradiation in nanotechnology for Environmental, Energy and Health purposes (Acronym: Nano IRRA Net), 28-29.06.2018, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Skopje, Macedonia, member.

Isolation and formulation of natural origanum miniflorum oils with supercritical fluids and utilization of biomass waste, 2017 and 2018 (bilateral project with the Republic of Macedonia funded by the Ministry of Science of Macedonia, researcher).

 Trainee for manipulation of raw materials– Ministry of Economy Macedonia, organization of training, 03.05.2014, Trainee for vegetable and fruits, 1—12.06.2015, Trainer for dairy industries, 12- 12.12.2016.

 Summer School project for CAS – Stability Pact for the countries of Southeast Europe, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 (funded by DAAD, participant and assistant).

 Extraction of capsaicin and colored substances from Macedonian peppers, 2010 and 2011 (a bilateral project with the Republic of Macedonia funded by Ministry of Science of Republic of Macedonia, young researcher).

 Possibilities for extraction and application of capsaicin from pepper, 2006-2009 (financed by the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Macedonia, student researcher).

 Development of quality infrastructure and food safety control and safety regulation for Southeast Europe at the Food and Veterinary Agency, SIDA and AQS, Sweden, local program manager, January 2010 to December 2012.

англиски, италијански, шпански, српско-хрватски, словенечки

Mentor – Get to ring competition for best innovative product, March 2020. Mentor – Molecular gastronomy platform, Les. Scientist, preparation of molecular in vivo catering and lab performance, 2016- still.

Team leader, Les. Scientist in the business sector under the company Bottega Eventi, 2016 – still, location: Skopje, Macedonia. https://bottegaeventi.com/portfolio/superlab/.

Presentation on national TV Sitel, Food and Biotechnology Laboratory, Live, April 10, 2019.